High Voltage Authorised Person (AP)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Private GP Services

Company Van

Overtime

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) in Leeds. The role offers £60,000 – £64,000 plus training, progression and a benefits package, with substantial overtime potential.

Based in Leeds, you will coordinate HV switching, issue safety documentation, conduct risk assessments and ensure safe operation across commercial, industrial, and renewables projects. Full UK travel is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience as High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) in HV environments.
• Electrical qualifications including HV safety standards preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK wide.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform High Voltage switching operations.
• Issue permits to work and electrical safety documentation.
• Carry out risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.
• Support testing, inspection and maintenance of HV systems.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors and clients across projects.

Skills

HV AP experience

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

High Voltage Authorised Person (AP)

£60,000 – £64,000 + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave + Private GP Services + Company Van + Overtime

Leeds

Are you an Authorised Person (AP) with experience working on High Voltage electrical systems, looking to join a well-established and growing building services company offering excellent earning potential, further training and long-term career progression?

Do you want to join a leading M&E services provider working across a variety of sectors including renewables, industrial facilities and commercial developments, where you will play a key role in ensuring the safe operation of High Voltage systems?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business with an excellent reputation for delivering specialist electrical engineering solutions. With continued investment and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to expand their High Voltage team.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out High Voltage switching operations, issuing safety documentation, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with electrical safety procedures. You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors and clients across a range of commercial and industrial projects.

This role would suit a High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) looking for a technically challenging position within an established company offering long-term stability, further development and a competitive benefits package.

The Role:

• Carrying out and coordinating High Voltage switching operations
• Issuing permits to work and electrical safety documentation
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work
• Supporting testing, inspection and maintenance of HV electrical systems
• Liaising with engineers, contractors and clients
• Working across commercial, industrial and renewable energy projects
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The Person:

• High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience
• Electrical qualifications
• ECS / CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence + Willingness to travel UK wide

Reference Number: BBBH 28097

Keywords: High Voltage, HV, Authorised Person, AP, Senior Authorised Person, SAP, Electrical Engineer, HV Switching, Electrical Safety, Permits to Work, HV Maintenance, Electrical Testing, M&E, Building Services, Renewables.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.